HBCU SPRING BREAK 2026 — ORANGE CRUSH FESTIVAL® APRIL 9–13, 2026 THE ORIGINAL WEEKEND RETURNS

HBCU SPRING BREAK 2026 — ORANGE CRUSH FESTIVAL®

APRIL 9–13, 2026

THE ORIGINAL WEEKEND RETURNS

The South’s biggest HBCU Spring Break tradition is officially locked in.

Orange Crush Festival® returns April 9–13, 2026 for the most organized, most cultural, and most community-focused edition in the event’s history.

For decades, Orange Crush® has been the undisputed HBCU Spring Break—built by students, powered by alumni, and rooted in real Southern culture. In 2026, the legacy continues with a full, five-day experience designed for safety, unity, celebration, and elevation.

✨ WHAT TO EXPECT — 2026 LINEUP & EXPERIENCES ✨

🎓 HBCU Pride Week

• Campus Roll Calls

• Greek Life Showcases

• Student DJ Takeovers

• Alumni Meetups

• Black Creator & Influencer Zones

🎤 Official Festival Events

• Concerts, live DJs & celebrity sets

• Vendor village featuring Black-owned businesses

• Creator studios, brand activations & pop-ups

• VIP experiences & hospitality lounges

🚗 Crush The Block™

• Motorsports tailgate culture

• Car, Jeep, Bike & ATV showcases

• Country-to-coast creator content runs

🌇 Savannah City Takeover

• Local nightlife partnerships

• Shuttle integrations

• Dining, hospitality & neighborhood activations

🤝 Community & Youth Impact

• Crush University™ workshops

• Career, tech & music industry pop-ups

• Veteran-led service activities

• Student Creator Marketplace

🗓 OFFICIAL SCHEDULE — APRIL 9–13

THURSDAY, APRIL 9

Welcome Night • Student Socials • Creator Meetups

FRIDAY, APRIL 10

City Festivals • DJs • Vendors • Creator Zones

SATURDAY, APRIL 11

The Legendary Orange Crush® Day • Concerts • Activations

SUNDAY, APRIL 12

Crush The Block™ Culture Day • Motorsports + Tailgate

MONDAY, APRIL 13

Community Day • Giveback • Student Sendoff

🧡 BUILT BY THE CULTURE. PROTECTED BY THE TRADEMARK. POWERED BY HBCUs.

This is the official Orange Crush Festival®.

Not a remix. Not a knockoff. Not an imitation.

The only dates that matter: April 9–13, 2026.

Get ready for the largest coordinated HBCU Spring Break event in the Southeast.

Hotels, vendors, performers, influencers & sponsors — registration opens soon.

🔗 Follow for updates: OrangeCrushFestival.net

📲 @OrangeCrushFestival

🧡 Veteran-Owned • Trademarks Protected • Culture First